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RE-Light – Idaho National Laboratory

Team Members

Primary Investigator: Donna Baek

Entrepreneurial Lead: Robert Fox

Entrepreneurial Lead: Devin Imholte

Industry Mentor: James Hedrick

Technology Description

This technology safely removes and separates mercury and rare earth elements from fluorescent lamps so as not to volatilize mercury to the environment. Phosphor powders contain rare earth elements, which are considered critical elements worldwide based on their ubiquitous application in clean energy technologies and microelectronic devices. Recovery of these metals through urban mining is much more economical and sustainable.